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Chinese warplanes infringe on KADIZ: military
Defense
Dec 18, 2017
Five Chinese military planes on Monday entered the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone, prompting South Korea's fighter jets to make an emergency sortie, Seoul's military said.The Chinese aircraft were detected infringing on the KADIZ from the southwest of Ieo Island at around 10:10 a.m. and flying out of the zone at 1:47 p.m., according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff."Our military confirmed that they are military planes of China through the Air Force's Master Control and Reporting Center," it
Super Junior wraps up ‘Super Show 7’ in Seoul
Music
Dec 18, 2017
Super Junior wowed fans at “Super Show 7” held at Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul from Friday to Sunday.At the concerts, the group performed some of its hit tracks, such as “Sorry, Sorry,” “Boanamana” and “Mr. Simple,” as well as tracks from its latest album “Play” including the lead track “Black Suit,” “Scene Stealer,” “Too late,” “Runaway and “The Lucky Ones.” Super Junior performs during the “Super Show 7” concert at Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul on Sunday. (SJ Label)Four of the group’s members -- Kan
Gang Dong-won cast in Hollywood film ‘Tsunami LA’
Film
Dec 18, 2017
Korean actor Gang Dong-won is set to make his stateside debut with “Tsunami LA,” a disaster action film to be directed by Simon West.Gang’s agency YG Entertainment said Monday that the actor had been cast for the leading role in the new feature by West, who directed blockbuster action films “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” and “Con Air.”According to Variety magazine Sunday, “Tsunami LA” is set in Los Angeles, which is hit by a massive tidal wave. The movie is currently in pre-production in the UK. In a
Film on sex worker's death wins best virtual reality award
Film
Dec 18, 2017
Virtual reality film "Bloodless" by South Korean filmmaker Gina Kim won best VR film award at the Bogota International Film Festival, the movie's production company Crayon Film said Monday.Earlier this year, the film won the best virtual reality story award at the 74th Venice International Film Festival and the best VR film award at the 58th Thessaloniki International Film Festival. The 12-minute-long film is based on a real-life murder case in 1992 where an American soldier killed a Korean bar
CICI announces 2018 award winners
People
Dec 18, 2017
The Corea Image Communication Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a positive image of Korea, will be honoring CJ Group, Joachim Son-Forget and Angelina Danilova at this year‘s annual CICI Korea Image Awards ceremony, which will be held at the InterContinental Seoul Coex in Samseong-dong on Jan. 16The Korea Image Stepping Stone Award will be awarded to the CJ Group for its contribution to promoting Korean cultural content, CICI said in a statement Monday. CJ Group Chairman
Coupang opens Christmas promotion
Industry
Dec 18, 2017
E-commerce platform Coupang has opened special Christmas promotion running until Dec. 25, the company said Monday. (Yonhap)Special discounts up to 20 percent for some 56,000 toys for children from brands such as Lego, Yong Toys, Bandai and Mimi World. Under the special gift category, the company has also listed products for adults such as digital and home appliances, kidult toys, food, books and CDs/ DVDs. All purchases under the category are subject to Rocket Delivery to be competed the next da
Exports of traditional Korean rice wine plunge
Industry
Dec 18, 2017
South Korea’s exports of traditional rice wine, or makgeolli, plunged by more than 75 percent last year compared to five years ago, according to a market report Monday. Last year, outbound shipments of Korean rice wine fell to $12.87 million, down by 75.6 percent from 2011, when combined shipments reached their highest level of $52.74 million, according to data compiled by Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade. (Yonhap)The figure for this year is expected to go down further, as exports of Korean
'Steel Rain' beats 'Star Wars' at weekend box office
Film
Dec 18, 2017
“Steel Rain,” a new North Korean-themed action blockbuster, took the No. 1 spot at the South Korean box office on its opening weekend, data showed on Monday.The movie, starring Jung Woo-sung and Kwak Do-won, sold 1.09 million tickets across the country from Saturday to Sunday, accounting for 54.9 percent of all tickets sold over the weekend, the Korean Film Council said. The film’s accumulated audience has reached 1.62 million since opening last Thursday.In “Steel Rain,” Jung plays a North Korea
SK completes acquisition of Dow Chemical packaging business
Industry
Dec 18, 2017
SK Global Chemical on Friday completed its acquisition of Dow Chemical’s packaging product business, the company said in a statement Monday. SK Global Chemical, the chemical unit of SK Innovation, signed a deal with Dow Chemical to acquire the US chemical firm’s polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) unit in October. PVDC is used for clear film packaging including plastic food wrap. (Yonhap)With the deal completed, SK Global Chemical now has full control of properties previously owned by Dow Chemical. T
27 years on, balladeer Shin Seung-hun says ‘life is Polaroid’
Music
Dec 18, 2017
‘King of Ballad’ Shin Seung-hun feeds fans with nostalgia at year-end concert
BTS' agency considers IPO
Music
Dec 18, 2017
The South Korean mastermind behind K-pop band BTS, which was tweeted about more than any celebrity in the world this year, is considering an initial public offering as the $5 billion industry that unleashed Psy’s “Gangnam Style” climbs the charts in the US and China.Big Hit Entertainment has talked with its shareholders -- which included Legend Holdings Corp.’s venture-capital arm and LB Investment -- about an IPO, Bang Si-hyuk, the company’s chief executive officer and founder, said during an i
Ruling party pressures main opposition to actively engage in constitutional revision talks
Politics
Dec 18, 2017
The ruling Democratic Party pressured the main opposition party Monday to actively engage in talks over a constitutional revision, as the term of a parliamentary panel on the divisive issue nears its end.The special consultative panel has produced little progress amid disputes over how to retool the 1987 Constitution, which undergirds the current concentration of power in a single leader, seen as a cause of power abuse and intense political polarization. Its one-year term ends this month.Complic
Ex-Dortmund left back joins Korean club Ulsan
Soccer
Dec 18, 2017
South Korean football club Ulsan Hyundai FC said Monday they've signed former Borussia Dortmund left back Park Joo-ho. The K League Classic club said they've agreed to terms with Park, although his transfer will be fully completed after the 30-year-old finishes a medical test. "We've acquired the versatile player Park Joo-ho who had stints in Japan, Switzerland and Germany," Ulsan said. "He is a proven veteran who can play as left back and defensive midfielder."Ulsan, which finished fourth in t
Korean convenience store to install Tesla EV chargers
Transport
Dec 18, 2017
Convenience store chain CU will provide charging stations for Tesla’s electric vehicle at four of its stores. CU announced Monday that a total of seven chargers will be installed at Gapyeong Sangcheon, Cheongpyeong Daein, Uiwang Ojeongongdan, Bibong Premium stores.The stores have been selected based on their less-than-an-hour distance from Seoul, the parking capacity, access to the high way and the suitability as a leisure driving path. (BGF Retail)Tesla Korea installed its exclusive charging e
Korean govt. monitoring N. Korea's suspected bitcoin hacking
North Korea
Dec 18, 2017
The South Korean government said Monday it's keeping tabs on North Korea's bitcoin-related activities amid news reports that the emerging cryptocurrency sector is Pyongyang's new target of hacking attacks."We are aware that North Korea have been engaged in various activities so far to evade sanctions and earn foreign currency," Baik Tae-hyun, spokesman for the Unification Ministry, said at a press briefing.He was referring to the reports that North Korea may be behind recent hacking attempts aga
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